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Federal research and development work in Maryland that is set aside for small businesses. As of Oct 17, 2026: 2 open notices, 14 set-aside contracts ending in the next 6 to 18 months, and 78 new set-aside awards in the last 12 months.

Covers NAICS 5417 (Scientific Research and Development Services). Place of performance: Maryland.

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Open set-asides and early notices

Due 2026-10-28 · 11d

Search and Rescue Satellite-Aided Tracking (SARSAT) United States Mission Control Center (USMCC) Operations, Maintenance, and Technical Support

Department of Commerce · Dept of Commerce NOAA · Suitland, MD
No set-aside yetResearch and Development in the Physical,…Sources Sought
Due 2026-11-16 · 30d

RFI Lupus Research Program (LRP) Public

Dept of Defense · Defense Health Agency · Frederick, MD
No set-aside yetResearch and Development in Biotechnology…Sources Sought

Contracts ending soon (recompetes)

ScoreIncumbentAgencyIndustryStateTotal obligatedEnds
88PLATFORM SYSTEMS, INCORPORATED
SBIR PHASE III R&D
Why 88? ends in 6 mo · no option years left · $15M · 1 offer last time · single-award vehicle
  • Ends in about 6 months (Apr 30, 2027). +30/30
  • No unexercised option years on record, so new work likely has to be awarded when it ends. +20/20
  • $15M obligated so far. +16/20
  • Last time it was competed among eligible firms (set-aside competition), and only 1 offer came in. +20/20
  • Ordered under single-award basic ordering agreement (BOA) (N6833522G0030) held by the incumbent; a follow-on would need a new vehicle or award. +2/10
  • The incumbent has held it since 2022 (about 4 years).
Department of Defense
Department of the Navy
Research and Development in the…MD$14,616,365Apr 30, 2027
84AERODYNE-SGT ENGINEERING SERVICES, LLC
THE MIST II CONTRACT WILL PROVIDE MULTIDISCIPLINARY ENGINEERING TASK ORDERS FOR THE…
Why 84? ends in 11 mo · no option years left · $438M · 6 offers last time · standalone contract
  • Ends in about 11 months (Sep 13, 2027). +22/30
  • No unexercised option years on record, so new work likely has to be awarded when it ends. +20/20
  • $438M obligated so far. +20/20
  • Last time it was competed among eligible firms (set-aside competition) with 6 offers (crowded field). +12/20
  • Standalone contract, so the follow-on is not tied to an existing vehicle. +10/10
  • The incumbent has held it since 2022 (about 4 years).
National Aeronautics and Space Administration
National Aeronautics and Space Administration
Research and Development in the…MD$438,389,248Sep 13, 2027
84MITCHELL VANTAGE SYSTEMS LLC
UNDER THIS SES III CONTRACT, THE SOFTWARE ENGINEERING DIVISION (SED) OF THE ENGINEERING…
Why 84? ends in 10 mo · no option years left · $272M · 6 offers last time · standalone contract
  • Ends in about 10 months (Aug 31, 2027). +22/30
  • No unexercised option years on record, so new work likely has to be awarded when it ends. +20/20
  • $272M obligated so far. +20/20
  • Last time it was competed among eligible firms (set-aside competition) with 6 offers (crowded field). +12/20
  • Standalone contract, so the follow-on is not tied to an existing vehicle. +10/10
  • The incumbent has held it since 2022 (about 4 years).
National Aeronautics and Space Administration
National Aeronautics and Space Administration
Research and Development in the…MD$271,886,613Aug 31, 2027
80EARTH RESOURCES TECHNOLOGY, LLC
CLIMATE PREDICATION CENTER SUPPLEMENTAL SCIENTIFIC SUPPORT SERVICES
Why 80? ends in 8 mo · no option years left · $5.8M · 2 offers last time · vehicle holders only
  • Ends in about 8 months (Jun 30, 2027). +27/30
  • No unexercised option years on record, so new work likely has to be awarded when it ends. +20/20
  • $5.8M obligated so far. +13/20
  • Last time it was competed in full and open competition with 2 offers. +17/20
  • Ordered under an IDIQ contract (DOCST133017CQ0049); usually only holders of that vehicle can compete for the follow-on order. +3/10
  • The incumbent has held it since 2022 (about 4 years).
Department of Commerce
National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
Research and Development in the…MD$5,808,513Jun 30, 2027
79GOLDBELT FRONTIER, LLC
ADMINISTRATIVE SUPPORT SERVICES
Why 79? ends in 7 mo · no option years left · $12M · sole source last time · standalone contract
  • Ends in about 7 months (May 18, 2027). +30/30
  • No unexercised option years on record, so new work likely has to be awarded when it ends. +20/20
  • $12M obligated so far. +15/20
  • Last time it was not available for competition (sole source), so the agency could sole-source the follow-on again. +4/20
  • Standalone contract, so the follow-on is not tied to an existing vehicle. +10/10
  • The incumbent has held it since 2022 (about 4 years).
Department of Defense
Defense Health Agency
Research and Development in…MD$11,632,213May 18, 2027
77AVIAN, LLC
UNFUNDED LABOR
Why 77? ends in 6 mo · options could run to Apr 2032 · $65M · 3 offers last time · standalone contract
  • Ends in about 6 months (Apr 30, 2027). +30/30
  • Unexercised options on record could extend it to Apr 30, 2032, so the agency may extend instead of recompeting. +0/20
  • $65M obligated so far. +20/20
  • Last time it was competed among eligible firms (set-aside competition) with 3 offers. +17/20
  • Standalone contract, so the follow-on is not tied to an existing vehicle. +10/10
  • The incumbent has held it since 2022 (about 5 years).
Department of Defense
Department of the Navy
Research and Development in…MD$65,450,735Apr 30, 2027
74TECHNICAL RESOURCES INTERNATIONAL, INC.
PURPOSE: TO PROVIDE CLINICAL TRIALS SPONSOR AND REGULATORY MANAGEMENT SUPPORT SERVICES…
Why 74? ends in 8 mo · options could run to Jun 2031 · $71M · 2 offers last time · standalone contract
  • Ends in about 8 months (Jun 30, 2027). +27/30
  • Unexercised options on record could extend it to Jun 30, 2031, so the agency may extend instead of recompeting. +0/20
  • $71M obligated so far. +20/20
  • Last time it was competed among eligible firms (set-aside competition) with 2 offers. +17/20
  • Standalone contract, so the follow-on is not tied to an existing vehicle. +10/10
  • The incumbent has held it since 2021 (about 5 years).
Department of Health and Human Services
National Institutes of Health
Research and Development in the…MD$71,253,101Jun 30, 2027
69ADNET SYSTEMS INC
SPACE AND EARTH SCIENCES DATA ANALYSIS (SESDA V)
Why 69? ends in 17 mo · no option years left · $283M · 7 offers last time · standalone contract
  • Ends in about 17 months (Mar 31, 2028). +7/30
  • No unexercised option years on record, so new work likely has to be awarded when it ends. +20/20
  • $283M obligated so far. +20/20
  • Last time it was competed among eligible firms (set-aside competition) with 7 offers (crowded field). +12/20
  • Standalone contract, so the follow-on is not tied to an existing vehicle. +10/10
  • The incumbent has held it since 2023 (about 4 years).
National Aeronautics and Space Administration
National Aeronautics and Space Administration
Research and Development in the…MD$283,082,488Mar 31, 2028
61BMA TECHNICAL SERVICES, INC.
ENGINEERING SUPPORT CONTRACT
Why 61? ends in 8 mo · options could run to Jun 2029 · $9.6M · 2 offers last time · vehicle holders only
  • Ends in about 8 months (Jun 29, 2027). +27/30
  • Unexercised options on record could extend it to Jun 29, 2029, so the agency may extend instead of recompeting. +0/20
  • $9.6M obligated so far. +14/20
  • Last time it was competed in full and open competition with 2 offers. +17/20
  • Ordered under an IDIQ contract (W15P7T19D0205); usually only holders of that vehicle can compete for the follow-on order. +3/10
  • The incumbent has held it since 2024 (about 2 years).
Department of Defense
Department of the Army
Research and Development in the…MD$9,648,837Jun 29, 2027
59CULMEN INTERNATIONAL, LLC
THE DEFENSE HEALTH AGENCY DIRECTORATE REQUIRES SUPPORT TO ASSIST AND ENABLE THE DHA TO…
Why 59? ends in 9 mo · options could run to Jul 2029 · $8.3M · 3 offers last time · vehicle holders only
  • Ends in about 9 months (Jul 21, 2027). +25/30
  • Unexercised options on record could extend it to Jul 21, 2029, so the agency may extend instead of recompeting. +0/20
  • $8.3M obligated so far. +14/20
  • Last time it was competed in full and open competition with 3 offers. +17/20
  • Ordered under an IDIQ contract (HT001122D0053); usually only holders of that vehicle can compete for the follow-on order. +3/10
  • The incumbent has held it since 2024 (about 2 years).
Department of Defense
Defense Health Agency
Research and Development in…MD$8,263,355Jul 21, 2027
56SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY CORPORATION
THE ATMOSPHERIC SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY APPLICATIONS 2.0 ACQUISITION SUPPORTS SCIENTIFIC…
Why 56? ends in 11 mo · options could run to Sep 2029 · $18M · 5 offers last time · vehicle holders only
  • Ends in about 11 months (Sep 5, 2027). +22/30
  • Unexercised options on record could extend it to Sep 5, 2029, so the agency may extend instead of recompeting. +0/20
  • $18M obligated so far. +17/20
  • Last time it was competed among eligible firms (set-aside competition) with 5 offers. +14/20
  • Ordered under an IDIQ contract (1305M423DNEEA0016); usually only holders of that vehicle can compete for the follow-on order. +3/10
  • The incumbent has held it since 2024 (about 2 years).
Department of Commerce
National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
Research and Development in the…MD$18,221,936Sep 5, 2027
55QED SYSTEMS, LLC
RS3 TASK ORDER
Why 55? ends in 11 mo · options could run to Jun 2028 · $62M (2 orders) · 6 offers last time · vehicle holders only
  • Ends in about 11 months (Sep 30, 2027); the earliest of its 2 orders ends Jun 19, 2027. +20/30
  • Unexercised options on record could extend it to Jun 20, 2028, so the agency may extend instead of recompeting. +0/20
  • $62M obligated so far across 2 sibling orders. +20/20
  • Last time it was competed in full and open competition with 6 offers (crowded field). +12/20
  • Ordered under an IDIQ contract (W15P7T17D0125); usually only holders of that vehicle can compete for the follow-on order. +3/10
  • The incumbent has held it since 2022 (about 4 years).
  • Groups 2 sibling orders: W909MY23F0071 ($42,427,176, ends Jun 19, 2027), W56KGU23F0002 ($19,292,475, ends Sep 30, 2027)
Department of Defense
Department of the Army
Research and Development in the…MD$61,719,651Sep 30, 2027
55INNOVIM, LLC
THE CONTRACTOR SHALL PROVIDE NESDIS OFFICE-WIDE ADMINISTRATIVE, OPERATIONAL, AND PROGRAM…
Why 55? ends in 11 mo · options could run to Jun 2030 · $5.5M (2 orders) · 2 offers last time · vehicle holders only
  • Ends in about 11 months (Sep 13, 2027); the earliest of its 2 orders ends Jun 29, 2027. +22/30
  • Unexercised options on record could extend it to Jun 29, 2030, so the agency may extend instead of recompeting. +0/20
  • $5.5M obligated so far across 2 sibling orders. +13/20
  • Last time it was competed among eligible firms (set-aside competition) with 2 offers. +17/20
  • Ordered under an IDIQ contract (1305M423DNEEA0010); usually only holders of that vehicle can compete for the follow-on order. +3/10
  • The incumbent has held it since 2025 (about 1 year).
  • Groups 2 sibling orders: 1332KP25F0082 ($3,993,463, ends Jun 29, 2027), 1305M326F0225 ($1,521,000, ends Sep 13, 2027)
Department of Commerce
National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
Research and Development in the…MD$5,514,463Sep 13, 2027
49FIBERTEK, INC.
RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT (R&D) SERVICES- VALIDATION OF INNOVATIVE RESEARCH, TECHNICAL…
Why 49? ends in 17 mo · options could run to Jul 2031 · $42M (3 orders) · 1 offer last time · vehicle holders only
  • Ends in about 17 months (Mar 28, 2028); the earliest of its 3 orders ends Sep 27, 2027. +7/30
  • Unexercised options on record could extend it to Jul 7, 2031, so the agency may extend instead of recompeting. +0/20
  • $42M obligated so far across 3 sibling orders. +19/20
  • Last time it was competed in full and open competition, and only 1 offer came in. +20/20
  • Ordered under an IDIQ contract (W15P7T19D0038); usually only holders of that vehicle can compete for the follow-on order. +3/10
  • The incumbent has held it since 2023 (about 3 years).
  • Groups 3 sibling orders: W911QX25F0045 ($20,626,356, ends Sep 27, 2027), W56KGU24F0020 ($11,258,774, ends Mar 28, 2028), W909MY24F0003 ($10,051,058, ends Sep 30, 2027)
Department of Defense
Department of the Army
Research and Development in the…MD$41,936,188Mar 28, 2028

Who wins this work in Maryland

CompanySet-aside $ obligated
Columbus Technologies and Services, Inc$96,681,584
Adnet Systems Inc$74,944,132
Science Systems and Applications, Inc.$72,915,815
Aerodyne-SGT Engineering Services, LLC$66,619,876
Qed Systems, LLC$65,841,941

Top buyers: National Aeronautics and Space Administration ($382,454,628), Department of Defense ($228,680,487), Department of Commerce ($53,401,475).

Source: USAspending.gov, small-business set-aside contracts for NAICS 5417 performed in Maryland, Oct 18, 2025 to Oct 18, 2026. Dollars are net obligations in the period. Refreshed weekly.

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Frequently asked questions

How many federal research and development set-aside contracts are open in Maryland?

As of Oct 17, 2026, AwardWatchdog lists 2 open small-business set-aside or early-stage notices for research and development work performed in Maryland (NAICS 5417), from SAM.gov.

Who wins research and development set-aside contracts in Maryland?

From Oct 18, 2025 to Oct 18, 2026, USAspending.gov shows 78 new small-business set-aside contract awards for this work performed in Maryland. The largest recipient by dollars obligated was Columbus Technologies and Services, Inc ($96,681,584), and the biggest buyer was National Aeronautics and Space Administration.

Where can I get free help bidding on federal contracts in Maryland?

Maryland is served by The Maryland APEX Accelerator. APEX Accelerators give small businesses free help with registration, bid searches and proposals (official directory checked Oct 18, 2026).

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